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==Avionics ==

=== Controller ===
Embedded controller: Arduino or clone.

The following as interesting and already in inventory: Arduino Decemilia, Arduino Uno, Arduino Mega 2560, [http://leaflabs.com/devices/#Maple-Mini Maple Mini], Maple (Rev5).

=== Sensors ===
*This is the initial sensor package:
** [http://www.pololu.com/catalog/product/1249 LS20031 GPS]
** [http://www.pololu.com/catalog/product/1250 Accelerometer] (3 axis) also includes magnetometer
** [http://www.pololu.com/catalog/product/1617 Barometric Pressure/Temperature Sensor] (We might need greater accuracy.)
** [http://www.pololu.com/catalog/product/1272 L3G4200D Gyro] (3 axis) also has a temp sensor
** [http://www.pololu.com/catalog/product/723 Proximity Sensor]

{| border=1
| Sensor Type
| Nominal Power
| Voltage Req
| Temp Ranges (C)
| Data Pins Required
|-
| GPS Module (LS20031) 
| 29.000 mA
| 3.0 - 4.2 V
|
|-
| Compass & Accelerometer (LSM303DLH)
| 00.830 mA
| 2.5 - 3.3 V
| ???
| 2 (i2c)
|-
| Barometer (MPL115A1)
| 00.010 mA
| 2.4 - 5.5 V
|
|
|-
| 3-Axis Gyro (L3G4200D)
| 06.100 mA
| 2.4 - 3.6 V
| -40 to +85
| 2 (i2c)
|-
| Sonar Range Finder (MB1000)
| 02.000 mA
| 2.5 - 5.5 V
|
|-
| Accelerometer (ADXL335)
| 00.350 mA
| 1.8 - 3.6 V
| -40 + 85
| 3 (analog)
|-
|}

* still looking for a good altimeter, a replacement for DTED lookup

==Aircraft==

=== Airframe ===
The initial airframe must forgive mediocre piloting.  We want docile flight characteristics combined with a rugged air frame.

Try to select a craft with spares to reduce cost of reconstruction.


These are our top candidates:
* [http://www.parkzone.com/Products/Default.aspx?ProdID=PKZ5475 Radian Pro] -- ([http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tDVpYsK9kww&feature=player_embedded YouTube])  (Note the Radian Pro has AIL, FLAP, ELV, & RUD the Radian standard has only ELV & RUD only)
* [http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__13994__Phoenix_2000_EPO_Composite_R_C_Glider_Plug_Fly_.html Phoenix Glider] Pretty cool name...  If the avionics fit into the cockpit I say go for it.  (Note that we can add flaps!)
** Alternate [http://store.economyrc.com/phoenix2000-rtf-arf-kit-glider-rcairplane.html source]
* [http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__18083__Hobbyking_Bixler_EPO_1400mm_ARF_USA_Warehouse_.html Bixler]  Looks like a good place to start.  Lots of surfaces to control, plenty of room for avionics, and reasonably priced.
* Multiplex Cularis (2.6m) available as [http://multiplexusa.com/model-kits/cularis.html kit] or [http://multiplexusa.com/rr-rtf-models/receiver-ready/cularis-rr.html RR]  (Note the Easy Glider Pro, also...)



These are interesting alternatives:
*[http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=9614 HobbyKing SkyFun] Flying wing.  Minimal surfaces.
* [http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__5455__Predator_UAV_74in_Spy_Plane_ARF.html Predator] Fairly large.  Lots of goodness?
** [http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=719 review] great info.
* [http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__17988__MQ_9_Reaper_Fiberglass_2500mm_FPV_ARF_.html Reaper]  cool.
* [http://www.e-fliterc.com/Products/Default.aspx?ProdID=EFL2775 Van's RV-9] too cool, experimental!
* [http://sd-model.en.alibaba.com/product/290063229-200395223/rc_airplane_3000mm_fiberglass_glider.html 3m wingspan] big and light
* [http://hobbyfly.com/en/airplane-47/sailplanes-137/discus-cs-4000mm-glider-arf-2172.html 4m wing span] huge, does not look like 12 ft

=== Surface Control ===
* [http://www.hobbypartz.com/standardservos.html Servos] X 4
** want light ones, but strong enough to control the surfaces, might need to get the craft before we order/change the servos

== Comms ==
* XBee PRO 900 XSC?  or...?

== Miscellaneous ==
* [http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=13987 Camera?]